Professional pressure washers come to us to buy bleach for pressure washing and want to know what other chemicals, or surfactants, they can mix with the bleach to help the job go faster (or make their cleaning solution more effective). They may be faced with difficult dirt and grime on roofs, houses, etc., and are […]
Euro Imports Compete, Drive Caustic Prices Down
July 28, 2023 Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) pricing has been climbing steadily over the past few years, as U.S. producers shuttered capacity to drive prices up amidst widespread margin erosion. No real relief for the Caustic Soda market was in sight, barring some big decline in demand somewhere. Now, that demand destruction has come. Global […]
The Fed, a Fire, and Rising Acetone Prices
June 29, 2023 The Acetone market has had its ups & downs over the past few years. Most recently, prices have been rising. Why? This is mostly due to two things: the Fed and rising interest rates affecting the housing market, and a fire at a Shell plant in Texas. Let’s take a look at […]
Tire Ballast Chart
Adding liquid ballast to your tractor tires can increase/improve traction, lower the tractor’s center of gravity, and counterbalance heavy implements. This tire ballast chart compares different tractor tire ballast fluids and options. Speak to a representative to learn more about how we can help with your tire ballast fluids needs! Tire […]
Delivered Bulk Bleach vs OSG Bleach
Water treatment is a crucial aspect of municipal water purification that helps to ensure that people have access to safe and clean drinking water. One important consideration in water treatment is the method used to deliver chlorine, which is the most common disinfectant used to kill harmful microorganisms in the water. Two methods currently utilized […]
Plant Fire a Problem for Potassium Permanganate
February 20, 2023 Potassium Permanganate, also called Permanganic Acid or “Pot Perm”, is a potassium salt with a dark purple color commonly used for water treatment. Despite it’s common usage, most “Pot Perm” used in the United States is supplied by just one producer, Carus. Carus is the only producer of Potassium and Sodium Permanganate […]
Sulfuric Acid Stabilizes for New Year
January 17, 2023 Some relief is in sight for the Sulfuric Acid market, as raw material Sulfur has been softening. Sulfur is produced as a by-product of refining crude oil, so lower demand for gasoline during the pandemic led to reduced crude oil refining and therefore reduced supplies of by-product Sulfur. Prices for this raw […]
Phosphoric & Phosphates Fueled by Rising Food Demand
November 30, 2022 A significant milestone was reached in recent weeks. The total world population passed 8 billion people. We’ve come a long way since 1980, when the total world population was just over 4 billion people. As world population growth accelerates, demand for food increases as well. Where there is demand for food, there […]
Caustic Soda vs Soda Ash: A Base-ic Comparison
Caustic Soda (also known as Sodium Hydroxide) and Soda Ash (also known as Sodium Carbonate) are both bases. This means they have a high pH. They may be a useful source of alkalinity in a wide variety of industrial applications such as pulp and paper, water treatment, detergent and soap production, and pH adjustment. If […]
Cleaning with Bleach? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Bleach, also known as Sodium Hypochlorite, is a widely known and used chemical product, both in the home and in industrial applications. It is known for its ability to disinfect, remove mold and mildew, and remove many types of stains. It is a wonderfully useful product when used correctly. If you’re thinking about cleaning with […]
